aquarium
word
/əˈkwɛɹiəm/
uh-KWAIR-ee-uhm
/ɐkwˈeəɹiəm/
uh-KWAIR-ee-uhm
Definition
A container, usually a glass tank, where fish and other water animals or plants are kept. It can also mean a public place where people can see many kinds of aquatic life.
Usage & Nuances
'Aquarium' can be a small tank in a home or a large public facility. Collocations: 'set up an aquarium', 'clean the aquarium', 'visit the aquarium'. Do not confuse with 'terrarium' (for land animals/plants) or 'fishbowl' (small, round, for a few fish).
Spanish: acuarioPortuguese (BR): aquárioPortuguese (PT): aquárioChinese (Simplified): 水族馆Chinese (Traditional): 水族館Hindi: मछलीघरArabic: حوض أسماكBengali: একুইরিয়াম - মাছের ট্যাংকRussian: аквариумJapanese: 水族館 - アクアリウムVietnamese: bể cá - thủy cungKorean: 수족관Turkish: akvaryumUrdu: مچھلی گھرIndonesian: akuarium
Example Sentences
I need to clean my aquarium this weekend.
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There's a new aquarium opening downtown next month.
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I've always wanted a big saltwater aquarium at home.
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We saw colorful fish in the aquarium.
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My friend keeps turtles in his aquarium.
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The children enjoyed their visit to the big aquarium.
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